Sixty always appeared as so improbable
Yet arrived in an instant
Previously viewed as aged
Sought ways to avoid the inevitable
But it materialized into silent existence
Upon timely arrival and splashdown, one is forced to reconsider life
Adjust attitudes, it's not so bleak
It's not the end
For a moment remember those who failed to make it
Seems there's been more than a few
Never allowed to know thirty ..... or forty ..... or fifty
Be grateful and humble for the chance
An epic accomplishment of major significance in the life of one, to embrace and celebrate
A fortunate occurrence when viewed in the mirrors of a lifetime
The best memories are still those of youth
Never far away
Old schoolmates all arriving one by one at sixty
Experiencing fear, denial and finally, gradually and begrudgingly acceptance
Why resist? Why struggle?
You're gaining increased appreciation (Right?)
Hopefully greater wisdom and agility in sidestepping the angst
Though there's suspicions to the contrary
February 20, 2016
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